Minister Environment, forest and climate change Dr. Neikesalie Kire has urged communities to conserve the rich biodiversity of the State and cooperate with the forest department to conserve the forest.
He said this while inaugurating the Kigwema Biodiversity Trust (KBT) watch tower at Teqweazou near Pony farm on Thursday, some 12 km away from the state capital.
Dr. Kire also expressed gratitude to the Japfü Christian College and village elders for their effort to conserve the forest and encouraged the student community to persuade the parents and society in conserving the forest.
Lamenting that Nagas does not realise the gift of natural beauty in “our” land, Dr. Nicky pointed out that if Nagas realise the importance of forest conservation then it would not only help the environment but also attract tourist in the state.
Nagaland principal chief conservator of forest M. Lokeswara Rao in his address urged the villagers and community to conserve the rich biodiversity adding that without the community effort the rare species would extinct.
DFO Kohima Sidramapa MC also challenged the gathering to educate the public on conserving the rich biodiversity. He said the forest conservation should be broader and larger and not only within Kigwema village but also the adjacent villages.
Principal secretary forest N.N. Zhasa IFS, MLA Er. Vikho Yhoshü and principal Japfü Christian College also addressed the gathering.
The programme was led by KBT chairman Ruokuovikho Chale while Kigwema village chairman Thepfüralie Zütso said the vote of thanks. The programme was attended by Kigwema village GBs, village elders, public leaders, students, forest department officials and others.
Saturday, November 7, 2026